Charles Turner

Charles G. Turner, III, ASEL, AMEL, IA, Comm, AGI began his aviation life in 2001 and it quickly grew into an obsession that had him immediately into the air a minimum of 3 days a week. Exposed to a number of great instructors, he took meticulous notes on every aspect of his training and experiences, and wants to expose his readers to the golden nuggets of wisdom which have been handed to him over the years. When not reading or writing about the lessons learned in his adventures as a pilot, Charles continues his career as a published fiction writer. He resides in Northern Virginia.

Would it be VFR by the time I got there? Maybe… maybe not. Sure I’m instrument current, but is that good enough? Maybe… maybe not. It’s legal, but legal isn’t always smart. So, with full tanks I taxied back to the hangar and, after some light ribbing from my flip-flop-wearing buddy who questioned my judgment on such a perfect day, we heaved her back into the hangar.

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